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A Full Respray or even Panel Respraying can take years off of your Alfa Romeo, but it's vital to use a bodyshop around London with the experience and equipment to finish the job to a high standard, at great value. Fortunatly ALL our Paint Shops and Bodyshops fulfil that criteria.

Helpful, professional and efficient service. Easy to understand language for a layperson and honest views. Will be a repeat customer and recommend to others.

27.11.16

Mehmet, SEAT Ibiza

Patrick is amazing, he is reassuring and has many years of experience so be assured you're in good hands, had clutch and fly wheel done at a good price. Highly recommend and will use his services again. Free pick up and delivery as well!

24.11.16

Bradley, Audi A4

Excellent, prompt response from Patrick. The work was carried out within a few days and he was able to pick the car up. I will be going back to him again for other work that needs doing. A very helpful approach that really helped reduce my stress levels, thank you very much.

24.11.16

Helen, Volkswagen Polo

Fantastic service,best mechanic i have ever used,and i have used a few,highly recommended.

Everything was fine, very kind people, great job. Thank you very much !

28.11.16

Narcis Alexandru, Vauxhall Insignia

Great service good job nice people only thing I disagreed with was taking my car to stevenage to have work done by computer the car is my job as being a mini cab driver and if anything happened to it I was out of work being self employed but job well done and would recommend them.

26.11.16

Alan, Ford Mondeo

Fantastic, price was as quoted despite the garage find another problem with the car, would definitely use again and recommend!

22.11.16

Lorraine, Volkswagen Tiguan

Exceptional. The bodywork repaired/restored on my car was just brilliant. The garage & staff are very reliable and polite. The work was completed on time and the final cost was exactly as quoted. Highly recommended & I will certainly use them again.

Very happy with the work done, will definitely recommend to others and use again

22.11.16

June, Renault Clio

Excellent service and Professionally done for Front Brakes. Also resolves my Rear calipers issue
which helps me to clear my MOT with no issues. I would highly recommend Auto Service & Repair
to my friend's and family.

12.11.16

Ashwani, Citroen C4

Excellent service from a geniune guy. Have used this service a few times now and would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of using Ryan. Highly competitve pricing and great service.

Mike was very helpful and polite. He had excellent customer service skills. With extensive knowledge of car mechanics and a quick turn around time I would definitely recommend him to others. I will be contacting Mike in the future for all my car repairing needs.

21.11.16

Mujahid, Ford C-Max

My speed dial was not working on my Vauxhall Corsa and I wanted to find a place to fix this problem. I went on line on to who can fix my car. I did not have to wait long Mike from Sphynx Vehicle repairs responded back within the hour and left me a number that I could call. Mike was polite an explained the process that my car was to have a diagnostic test he got back to me straight away with the results and choices which was on offer and how much each of these was going to cost and how long this would take after making my decision Mike kept me informed and updated me on the progress and when my car was going to be ready. The invoice listed the works carried out the speed dial is now fixed. I will be using this company in future the customer service is very good and Mike is contactable and is always ready to explain the full issues occurring with your car I would recommend him to my friends and family members

01.11.16

Maxine, Vauxhall Corsa

Very impressed with the service and speed in which Mike solved the problem with my van. Can highly recommend him.

27.10.16

Wendy, Citroen Relay

I finally found a great mechanic next door! He offered me to collect my car at my address, then showed me all the parts which I needed to be replaced, giving me different options of parts about quality and prices. He kept me updated about the work progress and He took only one day to fix it. ( Only because the parts wasn't available straight away). Now my car runs perfectly without any problems. I definitely suggest this garage!

25.10.16

Pierpaolo, Fiat Panda

I got Mike from Sphynx Vehicle Repairs for a computer diagnosis and i was very happy about him. He gave me a very specific explanation about what is wrong with the car and the costs of repair. Next time i will have a problem with my car, i know where to go. Recommend him 10/10.

The guide has been written to answer some of the questions you may have about Respraying your Alfa Romeo in London. We have the produced the following guide to help you understand what is involved in the job and what you need to do if you would like to carry the car respray out yourself.

Having the paint on your Alfa Romeo resprayed is a great way to restore its appearance and cover up any scratches, scuffs or fading that may have built up over time.

You can try to respray a car yourself however the finish will not be as professional unless you are an expert.

Specialist bodyshops in London will be able to provide you with a fresh and quality finish which is why recommend getting quotes to see how much it will cost.

All you have to do is fill in your personal details and the detials of your Alfa Romeo, we will then be able to find garages in London to provide car respray quotes directly to you.

What is involved during a car respray?

A car respray can be a messy job which is why using a bodyshop with a specifically designed area is the best way to ensure quality.

After cleaning the car with soap and water, the mechanic will scrub your Alfa Romeo with a special sanding sponge which will help the new paint stick to the car.

All of the windows, tyres and trimmings will then be covered with newspaper and sheets as it is important not to get any paint on these parts.

Different garages have different spaces for respraying a car as some will have specialised machinery and rooms whereas others will carry out the respray in a conventional space. The mechanics themselves may spray your Alfa Romeo manually as opposed to using machines if they are not a specialist body shop.

Having a professional carry out a car respray will ensure the quality of the job is ensured however if the cost of a car respray is too much you can always try it yourself.

At WhoCanFixMyCar we would recommend that you post the job in the form above and simply wait to see how much garages in London will charge for the job. It’s a completely free service so it is worth finding out before you decide to respray your own car.

Below are the steps you need to take to respray your own car properly if the quotes you have recieved are too expensive.

How to Respray a Car

Step 1

You need to gather all of the supplies required to respray your Alfa Romeo which includes; 5-10 cans of paint cans (depending on the size of your car), masking tape, lots of newspaper, a paint drip cloth, a sanding sponge, 3-4 cans of flat grey spray primer and rust killer spray.

All of these supplies can be bought online.

Step 2

It is essential that you carry out the respray on your Alfa Romeo in a well ventilated area however this cannot simply be somewhere outside. If there is a high amount of sun exposure to the paint then it will ruin the work you have done, similarly, if it rains the pain will run and cause streaking on your Alfa Romeo.

Many people who decide to respray their own cars do so in a garage. If you are considering doing the same thing it is vital that you cover the entire area including the floors and walls. The paint will get everywhere so cover everything!

Step 3

Your Alfa Romeo needs to be completely clean and dry for the new layer of paint to stick to the exterior properly.

You should take your car to a car wash or carry out a through clean yourself with hot soapy water. This may be better than a car wash as the drive back home may result in your car picking up dirt on the journey.

Step 4

This is where you make use of your sanding sponge. Wet the sponge and scrub the entire area which will be resprayed. This will help the new layer of paint stick to the car.

Step 5

As soon as you have finished scrubbing the car with the wet sanding sponge, its time to dry the car. once more this is a vital part of getting the Alfa Romeo ready for a respray.

If the weather is suitable and dry, leave the Alfa Romeo out to dry further.

Step 6

If there are any rusted areas on the car then you need to ensure that they are as sanded down as much as possible as this will help the new paint cover the damage.

You also need to ensure that all of the dirt is removed from the rusted areas as this will prevent the new paint from sticking to the car.

Using spray on rust killer is a good way of helping the paint stick properly.Ensure any rusted area are covered by rust killer.

Step 7

As soon as the car is bone dry, it’s time to cover all of the fittings such as the windows, wheels and handles with masking tape, newspaper and sheets.

Step 8

Now you can begin respraying your Alfa Romeo. Start by using the primer on the rusted areas as this will also help with covering the damage effectively.

Step 9

As soon as all of the damaged area are covered in primer, you can begin respraying the Alfa Romeo. It is important to focus on one area of the car at a time. Such as all of the car doors individually, then the bumpers and so on. It is important to provide a light and even coat the first time around. Once this is complete you can begin with the second and third coat.

The car spray paint that you use will carry instructions in regards to how long it will take to dry so make sure to pay attention, as it may vary from brand to brand.

If you follow these instructions properly, you will have a great chance of carrying out a professional looking job.

However, there is a huge amount of care and attention required to perform an expert job which is why we would recommend having a body shop or mechanic carry out the car respray.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we've simplified the process.

We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive car respray deals for you.

To find the best car resprays available in your London;

Enter your car registration number

Give us a few details about your car and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in London

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in your London, before booking the car respray online.